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Dedham Open Space and Recreation Survey Survey Collector Was Open March 7 - April 26, 2017 (7 Weeks) Dedham Open Space and Recreation Survey Survey Collector was open March 7 - April 26, 2017 (7 weeks) The Town of Dedham wants to know what you think about open space, environmental and recreation issues in Dedham. The Town is updating its Open Space and Recreation Plan so that Dedham can continue to be eligible for state funding and map out goals and objectives for the community. The purpose of the plan is to inventory and assess current open space and recreation resources, to articulate community needs, goals and objectives, and to prepare an action plan for the next seven years. What do we mean by “open space” and “recreation” resources? Open Space Resources - Land that is protected from development in perpetuity. Protection can allow public access to nature (e.g. walking trails), protect water quality, or protect wildlife habitat (e.g. wetlands, eelgrasses, etc.). Recreation Resources - Indoor and outdoor facilities for recreation, such as playgrounds, basketball courts, ball fields, indoor gyms, and centers. We look forward to your feedback and involvement in this process. 1. List 3 open space, recreation facilities or places that you and/or your family use in Dedham. (469 responses) Wilson Mountain (189) Memorial Park (130) Paul Park (60) Dedham Recreation Building (49) Endicott estate (47) Mucciaccio Pool (45) Rustcraft (38) Condon Park (30) Charles River (29) Riverdale (26) Dedham HS Track (20) Temporary Dog Park (20) Nobles (18) Playgrounds (15) Gonzalez Field (15) Dedham Water Trail (15) Cutler Park (13) Dedham Community House (12) Oakdale Playground (10) All (9) Tennis Courts (8) Baseball Fields (8) Canoe Launch (8) Dedham HS Turf Field (8) Soccer Fields (8) Churchill St. Playground (7) Dedham HS basketball (6) Mother Brook (6) None (5) 1 Middle School Playground (5) Capen (3) New Bridge Trail (3) Stony Brook (2) Brookdale (2) Vine Rock/Candy Mountain (2) Fairbanks Park (2) Parks (2) Dedham Health Athletic Club (2) Town Forest (2) Sugrue Field (1) Indoor Gym (1) HSL Path (1) Manor Fields (1) Planet Fitness (1) Lowen Field (1) Norfolk Co. Land (1) Rail Trail (1) Rash School (1) Nicole AHL Dance Studio (1) Boch Skating Rink (1) Franklin Park (1) Stone Park (1) Heron Trail (1) Sullivan Field (1) Dedham Public Library (1) Mill Pond Park (1) Dedham Travel Soccer Fields (1) Sidewalks (1) Kehoe Park (1) 2. List 3 open space areas and/or recreation facilities that Dedham needs. (435 responses) Rail Trail (120) Bike Paths (65) More Protected Woods/Hiking/Walking Trails (58) Turf Lacrosse Field (57) Ice Skating/Hockey Rink (37) Splash/Spray Park (37) Soccer/Baseball Fields (35) Maintain Existing Facilities (30) Striar property (27) Improved Tennis Courts (20) Permanent Dog Park (20) On-Road Bike lanes (19) Parks/Recreation/Teen Center (18) Outdoor Pool (18) 2 Access/Boardwalk at Wigwam Pond (18) Outdoor basketball (16) Sidewalks/Crosswalks (16) Updated/Improved Playgrounds (16) Turf Field (15) Access to Water/Rivers (15) Community Gardens (13) Open Space (12) Athletic Field Complex (12) Charles River Park access (12) Paved Walking/Biking Paths (10) Connectivity of Green Space (9) Town Common (9) Designated Dog-Friendly Areas in Parks (9) Kayak Rentals on Charles River (7) Town Indoor Gym (7) Mother Brook Walking Trail (7) Picnic Areas (6) Amenities (restrooms) (5) Running Trail (5) Fishing Areas (5) Indoor Play Space for Rent (5) Track (4) Tot Lots (4) Playing Fields (4) Playground in the Manor (4) After-hours Access to Indoor Recreation Space at Schools (4) Forest Trail (4) Senior Center (4) We have all that we need (4) Skate/Bike/Scooter Park (4) Senior Meet/Walk Area (3) Playground at Dedham Square (3) After-hours Access to HS Track (3) Indoor Soccer Fields (3) Vest-Pocket Park at Police Station (3) Neighborhood Playgrounds (3) Council on Aging (3) Indoor basketball (3) Bocce Courts (2) ADA Trail with Low Impact Stations (2) Pickleball Court (2) 3 Outdoor Gym (2) ADA Structures at Playgrounds (2) Football Field (2) Cross Country Skiing (2) Community Pavilion (2) Space for Kids to Ride Bikes (2) Bigger Pool (2) Lighting on baseball Fields (2) Street Hockey (2) Large Auditorium (2) Dedicated Agricultural Space (1) Don’t Know (1) Manor Fields (1) Parks (1) Park Area at Dedham Square (1) None (1) Paddle Courts (1) Kayak Launch on Charles River (1) Wilson Mountain (1) YMCA (1) Less Building Development (1) Recreation/Linear path along Route 1/Charles from Marine Corp Rotary to VA Hospital in West Roxbury (1) None, if it means higher taxes (1) Public Access to Manor Fields (1) Rock Spot Climbing (1) Outdoor Handball/Raquetball Courts (1) Benches at Paul Park (1) Town Fitness/Recreation Center (1) Wildlife preservation Areas (1) Trails in Fowl Meadow(1) Community Fire Pit (1) Extended Lighting at Dedham Track (1) Enough Soccer Fields…Don’t need More (1) Rugby Pitch (1) Batting Cages (1) Older Children Playground (1) Town Hall (1) More Programs for Kids (1) Dolan Dog Park ADA-Compliant (1) Civic center (1) Ropes Course (1) 4 Town beach (1) JV Football Field (1) Salt water Pool (1) Mixed-Use Parks (1) Rebuild Boat House on Ames St. (1) More Outdoor seating for Restaurants in Center (1) Art, Coding, Archery, Science Club, Lego Club for Children (1) Family Dancing (1) Dedicated Pop Warner Facility (1) Walking Trail with Workout Stations (1) Night Classes (1) Frisbee Golf Course (1) Water Fountains (1) Park/Playground in Precinct 1 (1) Snack Shacks at Fields (1) Summer Day Camp (1) Longer Library Hours (1) 3. How important is it for you to preserve or acquire: (5 = very important – 1 = least important) Buildings and places of historical importance…(495 responses) 5 45% 4 22% 3 20% 2 7% 6% 1 Open space to meet water/conservation needs…(494 responses) 5 62% 4 23% 3 11% 2 2% 1 2% 5 Open space to meet active recreation needs…(494 responses) 5 67% 4 21% 3 8% 2 2% 1 2% Open space for aesthetics or passive recreation…(493 responses) 5 45% 4 31% 3 17% 2 4% 1 3% Open space to create a network of green spaces…(484 responses) 5 35% 4 21% 3 22% 2 11% 1 11% 4. How satisfied are you with existing open space and recreation facilities in Dedham for the following age groups: (5 = very satisfied – 1 = very dissatisfied) Under 5 years 5 – 15% 4 – 30% 3 – 33% 2 – 16% 1 – 7% (456 responses) 6 - 12 years 5 – 11% 4 – 28% 3 – 32% 2 – 19% 1 – 10% (440 responses) 13 - 17 years 5 – 6% 4 – 20% 3 – 40% 2 – 24% 1 – 11% (427 responses) 18 – 29 years 5 – 3% 4 – 21% 3 – 41% 2 – 24% 1 – 12% (427 responses) 30 – 54 years 5 – 25% 4 – 22% 3 – 36% 2 – 27% 1 – 13% (447 responses) 55 and over 5 – 3% 4 – 15% 3 – 35% 2 – 28% 1 – 21% (431 responses) 6 5. General comments on level of satisfaction: The fields that are available for sports are awful. We should be ashamed of our town to have other towns travel here and use our disgraceful fields. Trees are needed over gathering areas and at playgrounds. Links are needed to existing spaces. For kids 6-17, it's about the sports fields. Ours are in terrible shape compared to surrounding towns, and we seem to have fewer of them. Our fields for soccer don't even come close to being acceptable. It's sad when there are homeless people sleeping in the same place our kids play soccer. It's a disgrace that we don't have proper soccer fields. We could use some turf fields for Youth Lacrosse and Youth Soccer. They last longer and can be used in early spring/late fall Permanent town owed athletic facilities are needed with equal access for all programs....snack bag and restroom access as well. As a family, I find that I am disappointed in the condition of parks, the accessibility of downtown by sidewalk/bike/walk. The fields we use are in poor condition for baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. There is little green space to enjoy as a family that is central to town. We often travel out of Dedham for better parks, playgrounds, water parks, fields, and courts. I think we need to spend more money on renovation and upkeep of the facilities that we have. We do need more (i.e., Greenlodge) but we first need to care for what we have. The training field (Bridge and High St) is a disgrace. It's a prominent part of what visitors see and the grass is terrible, moss, never cared for. All Dedham fields are in deplorable condition, embarrassed when other towns come to play Dedham teams. In light of current high property taxes, Dedham needs to catch up with neighboring towns. Would love to see a turf lacrosse field and hockey rink dedicated to Dedham youth hockey. At least get the grass to grow on the pitches and make sure our kids are not playing on dust or mud. More walking paths near Mother Brook. When you compare Dedham with area towns particularly BAYS league towns -- our fields are a total embarrassment. Don't we have a lot of money saved up at town hall? What is going on? The quality and maintenance of the fields is horrific and lazy. Sprinkler systems and well pressure have been inoperable for far too long. Lazy. I just don't think of Dedham as a place with nice parks. I spend more time at Hale and in Canton. Could use more adult open spaces that are easier to find, I am fairly new to the town and don't know about any of the spaces that exist.
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